March 15, 2006, 10:47 a.m. (Message 44719, in reply to message 44716)
700 children representing 40 Primary Schools from Glasgow, dancing their hearts out for nearly 3 hours in the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow. This event was organise by the Glasgow Primary Physical Education Team in partnership with RSCDS Glasgow Branch. The event commenced with a grand march of the school banners lead by two pipers who were virtually drowned out ( a first! ) by the cheers as each school entered the hall. Christine Watson, Primary PE Manager , Glasgow City and Stewart Adam, RSCDS Chairman opened the proceedings. John Renton's 5 piece band kept the dancers on their toes with Les Lambert acting as MC. It was a pleasure to be invited and share in the enjoyment of all these young dancers, many of whom had only been dancing for a few months. Congratulations to all the organisers and teachers but especially the weans. ( or children for the non Glasgow folk!) This is one of many such festivals in Scotland that is keeping our rational Scottish Country dancing alive and jigging. Sue Porter RSCDS Youth Director